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The Apollo 15, 16, qnd 17 missions, beginning in July 1971 and ending in December 1972, included the use of a rover that allowed astronauts to explore a much larger region of the Moon from their base at the Lunar Module. This device facilitated communications to and from the Rover. It is unflown, and NASA transferred it to the Museum in 1975.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Electronics

Manufacturer

RCA

Dimensions

Storage (Rehoused on an aluminum pallet with two other objects): 123.2 × 122.6 × 86.4cm, 117.9kg (48 1/2 × 48 1/4 × 34 in., 260lb.)

Materials

Aluminized Kapton, Aluminum, Synthetic Fabric, Velcro, Kapton (Polymide), Plastic, Glass, Paint

Inventory Number

A19761822000

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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